Manatee Players volunteers of the year

Matt Voye (Volunteer of the Year) with Manatee Players board president Nina Richhardson


Mary Smith (Office Volunteer of the Year) with capital development director Janene Witham

From the Manatee Players:


The 2010 Manatee Players Volunteers of the Year were announced at a thank-you party held at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre Monday evening April 19. A group of nearly 150 volunteers gathered to celebrate another successful season. The staff members Denny Miller, Janene Witham, Leona Braun, Kristin Ribble, Travis Rogers and Rick Kerby were on hand to thank the volunteers and a picnic style dinner was shared by all.

Awards were presented to:
Barbara & Harry Adelman-Front of House Volunteers of the Year Ken Basque-Backstage Volunteer of the Year Mary Smith-Office Volunteer of the Year Easter Seals of Southwest Florida -VIP Academy -Teen Volunteers of the Year Matt Voye-Volunteer of the Year

Gatherings to thank Manatee Players' volunteers are held in December and April each year. All recipients are honored on a plaque in the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre Lobby. For more information on volunteering at the Manatee Players, call 941-748-5875.